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Sneak Preview of August Programs

Workshops

Wednesday, August 5: Weaving Pine Needle Baskets with Molly Rose** 10 am -12 pm: Pinecrest Amphitheater Recommended for 10 years old and up. Registration Required. Email Eugenie.Moore@usda.gov

Wednesday, August 12 and Friday, August 21:  Nature Journal Workshop** with Marti James 1 pm – 2:30 pm: Pinecrest Amphitheater

Friday, August 14: Watercolor Postcards with Kelli O’Brien** 10 am – 11:30 am: Pinecrest ADA Fishing Platform

Special Events

Tuesday, August 4: Let’s Go Fishing! 10 am – 1 pm Pinecrest ADA Fishing Platform. Borrow our fishing poles, bait and tackle! Practice casting and learn how to bait your hook. If you are 16 years old and up, you need a fishing license. Fishing licenses may be purchased at Rich and Sal’s Sport Shop in Pinecrest.

Thursday, August 6: Sierra Scales Critter Chat and Table (Live Animals!) Learn about local reptiles!2 pm – 4 pm: Pinecrest Amphitheater 

Saturday, August 15: Star Gazing with Glen White 9 pm-10 pm: Bald Mountain Helitack Base No Dogs – No Glass – Bring a Chair or Blanket

Yoga on the Beach

Fridays, August 7, 14, 21, 28  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Beach #3 at Pinecrest Lake. Bring a mat or borrow one of ours. 

Field Trips

Thursday, August 13: Roadside Geology with Glen White 9-12: Meet at Column of the Giants Registration Required Email Eugenie.Moore@usda.gov

Programs have a suggested donation that goes to the Three Forests Interpretive Association to continue our programs into the future. ***Yoga $10/ participant. Bring a mat or borrow one of ours. **Workshops (All Supplies Provided) $4/ participant     *Crafts (All Supplies Provided) $2/ participant.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult. These are not drop off programs. Dogs are not encouraged.

 

Contact information: Eugenie Moore, eugenie.moore@usda.gov , 209-965-3434
Times (PST): 8:00am - 4:00pm
Dates: August 3, 2026

Event Location

Stanislaus National Forest - Pinecrest Lake
Pinecrest Lake Road
Pinecrest, CA 95364

Summit Ranger Station

Address: #1 Pinecrest Lake Road Pinecrest, CA 95364
Phone: (209) 965-3434
Hours: Starting June 15, 2026 - September 5, 2026: Open Monday - Saturday and Federal Holidays, 9 am - 3 pm. Closed Sundays.

Last updated June 8, 2026